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Counselor’s Connection with Fabion VicksOccupational Burnout & imposter SyndromeFresh off a LOOOOONG break, I am discussing what I have been doing these last 3 months. i am also tying in how Occupational Burnout and Imposter Syndrome work hand in hand. I have my housekeeping and my final thoughts on a hot topic for counselors: Am I ready to move on? 2025-03-1944 minCounselor’s Connection with Fabion VicksSteve Sharp and his New Book: "Redesigning Schools to Be Antiracist"New episode with My friend Steve Sharp, as he joins me in a conversation about his new book, Redesigning Schools to Be Antiracist, which will be released on January 7, 2025. We also chatted about Kendrick Lamar's surprise album drop, GNX.
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2024-11-2747 minCounselor’s Connection with Fabion VicksCounseling and LeadershipThis episode, we have Roberto and Muna hop on and talk about their experience in in local, state, and national levels. We also discuss the importance in professional development and taking a leap in presenting to fellow counselors. 2024-10-0340 minCounselor’s Connection with Fabion VicksNew Year..new somethin’This is the season premiere of Counselor’s Connection and we have the National School Counselor of the Year, Dr. Diana Virgil spending a few moments with me. I am also discussing my housekeeping items and my final thoughts on the upcoming school year.2024-07-1419 minCounselor’s Connection with Fabion VicksHow to Adjust to a New PrincipalLook, my bad. It has been a while, but I do have to do for new, fresh episode this episode. I will be discussing how to adjust a new principal and some tips to open that relationship also have my housekeeper items, and my final thoughts on two people graduating in my household.2024-05-2024 minCounselor’s Connection with Fabion VicksWe Back Semester 2I’m back! I got my opening thoughts, Semester 2 look forwards, my housekeeping, and my final thought on Katt Williams interview and how we can use that in school counseling.2024-02-2135 minCounselor’s Connection with Fabion VicksGabrielle BrundidgeThis hot episode, we have the Ga. School counselor of the year, Gabrielle Brundidge taking about her why, what happened when she found out she was named counselor of the year and other topics. We also have my housekeeping and my final thoughts on my self care.2023-11-1535 minCounselor’s Connection with Fabion VicksAdvisory CouncilsFresh Episode on advisory councils and how to build one. My housekeeping items, and my final thoughts on 2023 GSCA Awards. 2023-10-1819 minCounselor’s Connection with Fabion VicksLean on Me/Needs AssessmentsOn this fresh episode, I am discussing needs assessments and how they can help your data summary. I am also doing a movie review on Lean On Me. I will also have my housekeeping items. 2023-10-0624 minCounselor’s Connection with Fabion VicksNew year/ASCA23On this season premiere, we are reviewing ASCA23 with Dr. Lee and Muna Osisioma. My housekeeping and my final thoughts on ASCA23.2023-08-0344 minCounselor’s Connection with Fabion VicksState Of School Counseling Post Covid/Non-Counseling DutiesWe are having a discussion with Dr. Adrianne Robertson and Monique Smith on The State Of School Counseling Post Covid and Non-Counseling Duties. Of course my housekeeping and my final thoughts on the Chicago shooting involving a mother and her son. 2023-06-301h 02Counselor’s Connection with Fabion VicksBurnout Defined/Summer plansSo the end of the year is here, but I am still working. I am discussing my whereabouts and defining burnout. What am I doing this summer? What is going om at the ASCA conference, and my final thoughts on recognition and appreciation.2023-06-0832 minCounselor’s Connection with Fabion VicksWhere I Been?/Snitching and ReportingThis is a new episode dealing with where I have been, what I have been doing. Also talking about snitching vs. reporting. Of course my housekeeping items and my final thoughts on My why as a school counselor. 2023-04-1537 minCounselor’s Connection with Fabion VicksAppropriate/Inappropriate Duties & Fixed/Growth MindsetOn This fresh episode, we are discussing the dreaded phrase: Appropriate/Inappropriate Duties for counselors. Of course my housekeeping, and final thoughts on fixed/growth mindsets as counselors. 2023-03-0844 minCounselor’s Connection with Fabion VicksNSCW with Steve, Laura, Alicia, and JohnOn this super-sized episode, we have Steve Sharp, Alicia Oglesby, Laura Ross, and John Nwosu discussing BLM & NSCW and its correlation to our role as PSC's. Of Course my housekeeping and mu final thoughts.2023-02-101h 23Counselor’s Connection with Fabion VicksWe Back at it againSo we are back after our holiday break and I am discussing what I've been up to this break and things to come in semester 2. We will have my housekeeping and my final thoughts on Stephen A. Smith's new book. 2023-01-2728 minCounselor’s Connection with Fabion VicksSteve Sharp & Caroline Perry 3This episode features Steve and Caroline where we discuss Black Panther 2 and other comic book shows/movies and tie it to school counseling. Of course my housekeeping items and final thoughts on 1 year after my mom’s death.2022-11-231h 24Counselor’s Connection with Fabion VicksDr. Wiggins/administrator & counselor relationshipsThis fresh episode delves into the admin/counselor relationshipDr. Wiggins( FVSU) Stops by to chop it up and remember the good ole' days of FVSU. We will have our housekeeping items and my final thoughts.2022-11-0451 minCounselor’s Connection with Fabion VicksConquering your Evaluation Pt. 5: CKES Standards 9 & 10 & Tech Tools with John Burnett1. On this fresh episode, we are doing the final installments on the CKES evaluation tool with Standards 9 & 10.
2. We also have John Burnett from Texas joining me. He is discussing his trip to the Today Show, his tech tools and Education during and after the pandemic.
3. My Housekeeping Items
4. Final Thought2022-10-2246 minCounselor’s Connection with Fabion VicksConquering your Evaluation Pt. 4: CKES 7&8This fresh episode, we are continuing the discussion on crushing your CKES evaluation by going over standards 7& 8. I also discuss soft skills and the ASCA templates and my housekeeping items.2022-10-0129 minCounselor’s Connection with Fabion VicksConquering your Evaluation Part 3: CKES 5&6/Athletic Recruiting with Renee LopezThis fresh episode, I am tackling standards 5&6 of the CKES evaluation tool. My special guest is Renee Lopez (IG @reneelopez5, https://rlopezcoaching.com, https://rlopezcoaching.com/blog/free-resources-for-student-athletes-parents-coaches-and-administrators/facebook-pages/), best selling author of “ Looking for A Full Ride?” A book for student athletes to aid in quadrupling their opportunities for college scholarships. My housekeeping items and my final thoughts about your backup plan.2022-09-2238 minCounselor’s Connection with Fabion VicksConquering your evaluation Pt. 2: Standard 3 & 4/ We break...we breakThis fresh episode, I am discussing CKES standards 3 & 4... Fall Break is approaching. My housekeeping items, and my final thoughts on sacrifice.2022-09-1639 min
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https://www.tubebuddy.com/thekeetosuccess2022-09-111h 09Counselor’s Connection with Fabion VicksConquering Your Evaluation Part 1: standard 1&2This fresh episode, we are going over Standard 1 & 2 of the Counselor Keys Evaluation. I also will be discussing my first 30 days. I will have my housekeeping items and my final thoughts reinventing the wheel.2022-09-0226 minCounselor’s Connection with Fabion VicksAlex BoylanOn this fresh episode, we have Alex Boylan, winner of The Amazing Race Season 2 to talk about his show The College Tour (www.thecollegetour.com) which is on Amazon Prime. My housekeeping items, and my final thoughts on betting on yourself.2022-08-1827 minCounselor’s Connection with Fabion VicksA New year: Needs Assessments/EvaluationsNew year. We are back and we are discussing needs assessments and counselor evaluations. Of course housekeeping and my final thoughts on black quarterbacks and comprehensive programs…2022-07-3126 minCounselor’s Connection with Fabion VicksASCA22 Review1. My review of ASCA
2. Housekeeping
3. Parting shots about ASCA22, ASCA23, and thing seen and unseen2022-07-1630 minCounselor’s Connection with Fabion VicksEOY/summer plansI am discussing End of year things to do and my plans for summer. My housekeeping and my year in review.2022-06-2421 min
Counselor’s Connection with Fabion VicksState Testing TimeNew episode talking about the Georgia Milestones and tips to help scholars get ready for them. Of course my housekeeping and final thoughts on self-care.2022-04-2328 min
Counselor’s Connection with Fabion VicksRecruiting and Retaining Male School CounselorsOn this fresh episode, we Have Jason Kubota (NC) and Muna Osisioma (Calif.) on to talk about Recruiting and Retaining Male School Counselors and how colleges and School Districts can be successful in Recruiting and Retaining Male School Counselors as well as why counselors are inching toward Private Practice. Of COurse my housekeeping, and my final thoughts on The Slap heard around the world and the 3 biggest losers not named Jada, Will or Chris.2022-03-3050 minCounselor’s Connection with Fabion VicksJob Fairs/Making ConnectionsFresh Episode. I am talking about job fairs and making connections. My housekeeping items, and final thoughts on DesShaun Watson.2022-03-2134 minCounselor’s Connection with Fabion VicksCompassion FatigueThis new episode delves into compassion fatigue (definition, symptoms, tools to combat), also some of my self care tips. Of course, housekeeping, and my final thoughts on my 2022 so far.2022-03-0825 minCounselor’s Connection with Fabion VicksSemester 2Back after two months off. I am taking about things to do this semester for scholars as well as master scheduling. My housekeeping items and final thoughts on my two month hiatus.2022-01-2226 minCounselor’s Connection with Fabion VicksMy MomThis episode is dedicated to my mom.2021-11-2638 minCounselor’s Connection with Fabion VicksGSCA Recap/Learning Sax and school counseling the same?On this episode, I give my recap On my state conference. I also talk about how school counseling is the same as learning the saxophone. Of course my housekeeping items, and my final thought on some big news.2021-11-1327 minCounselor’s Connection with Fabion VicksCounselor-Admin. Agreement/Matthew Bowerman/Self careOn this episode, we talk with Matthew Bowerman (@MJBowerman), an administrator in Maryland about his relationship with counselors and how important is that relationship important to school goals. Of course, housekeeping, and my final thoughts on self care for all.2021-10-111h 01Counselor’s Connection with Fabion Vicks1st month TakeawaysSo….this will be a redo episode because there was no voice on episode 3. anywho, I am discussing first month to do’s, my housekeeping, and final thoughts on FVSU vs. FAMU and Sept. 11th.2021-09-1130 minCounselor’s Connection with Fabion VicksFirst month highlightsI am discussing the first month of the year and some of the things that I am doing to be more organized and safely get to my kids. Of course my housekeeping items, and my final thoughts about my mom.
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fabion-vicks/support2021-08-2831 minCounselor’s Connection with Fabion VicksA Different WorldThis episode we will be discussing college readiness of students with counselors and how early should we start. The discussion continues on college life of 3 college students; where one is out of state, one transferred from another college, and another student who had one college experience. The similarities is that they all attend a HBCU. My housekeeping, and my final thoughts on your proprietary entities.2021-08-0746 minCounselor’s Connection with Fabion VicksNew Counselors, Who Dem?On the season premiere, we will talk to Melissa, Vernice, and Yessence discussing what they expect or foresee going into their first year in this profession. We also will my new year thoughts, My housekeeping, and my final thoughts on mental health and athletes.2021-07-3046 minCounselor’s Connection with Fabion VicksViva Las VegasRecorded during ASCA Conference. My thoughts on the conference this year. I did pop up interviews with various counselors. My housekeeping and my final thoughts on zip code counseling.2021-07-1637 minCounselor’s Connection with Fabion VicksBig Bang /Dr. Eva GibsonOn this episode, we are talking about The Big Bang Theory's Raj and Sheldon and their relation to the DSM-V. We also have Dr. Eva Gibson on to discuss a number of topics. Of Course, my housekeeping items and my final thoughts on Diversity in Sports.2021-06-1847 minCounselor’s Connection with Fabion VicksSteve Sharp and Caroline Perry 2Steve Sharp and Caroline Perry stop by to discuss Wandavision, Falcon and Winter Soldier and other comic book shows and movies and its relation to School Counseling. My housekeeping and My final thoughts on summer break.2021-05-221h 14Counselor’s Connection with Fabion VicksEnd of Year Items/TestingWe will be discussing EOY items, and testing, My housekeeping items, and my final thought on Derek Chauvin.2021-05-1032 minCounselor’s Connection with Fabion VicksEd Campos/My Self CareI am discussing my self care going forward. Also, Ed Campos is my guest to talk about his various programs. We have my housekeeping and my final thoughts on Paul Pierce.2021-04-0758 minCounselor’s Connection with Fabion VicksMaster Schedule/Hiatus/Dedra Grier Jackson1. Master Scheduling Tips 2. My hiatus 3. Housekeeping 4. Fabe’s Final Thought2021-03-1327 minCounselor’s Connection with Fabion VicksTaRael Kee/Crystal NewbyOn this episode, we are discussing DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) with Ta'Real Kee, President-elect of the Illinois School Counselor Association. We will also have Crystal Newby, Director of DEI of NACAC on to discuss her new role. We will have my housekeeping items, and my final thoughts on the Capitol Hill Incident.2021-01-1642 minCounselor’s Connection with Fabion VicksTech Tools 4 Core Curriculum/Duties and Time ManagementOn this fresh episode, we took some suggestions from Twitter on this episode. We are discussing Tech Tools for Core Curriculum as well as Time Management and duties. WE also have our housekeeping items, and my final thoughts on Alex Trebek.2020-11-2433 minCounselor’s Connection with Fabion VicksDerek Francis/1st 3 MonthsOn this episode, I have Derek Francis from Minnesota to drop by to talk about cross cultural relationships, snow, and Prince versus Michael Jackson. We also will be talking about my first three months of the new school year, my housekeeping items, and my final thoughts on Kamala Harris.2020-11-1157 minCounselor’s Connection with Fabion VicksDiane ReeseWe are lucky to have Diane Reese (First African American NSCOY Finalist) to drop by and talk about Anti-racism and her thoughts on preparing School Counseling Interns for the field. I had to stop the interview because she went to Savannah State. We have my housekeeping items and my Final Thoughts on the deputy.2020-10-171h 06Counselor’s Connection with Fabion VicksRoberto Aguilar/Lovecraft CountryOn this fresh edition, we have Roberto Aguilar on talking about Oregon, the Latino Community, COVID-19, and rappers. I am also delving into the hit HBO show Lovecraft County Episode 8 and the parallels to issues that are displayed with school counseling. Of course we have my housekeeping and my final thought.2020-10-101h 00Counselor’s Connection with Fabion VicksJohn/Steve/Brian Part 2*Some Strong Language*
We are back with part 2 with John, Steve, and Brian discussing identity as a black male counselor, school counselor leadership, PSA on what you hear, and other topics. Bladow. My housekeeping items, and my final thoughts on voting and some non-school counseling items. 2020-10-031h 30Counselor’s Connection with Fabion VicksMelvin Frye & History of Black Identity & Sexual ExpressionOn this episode, we have Melvin Frye Discussing black identity and sexual expression dating back to 17th century. We also will have my housekeeping, and my final thoughts.2020-09-0543 minCounselor’s Connection with Fabion VicksRacial Equity & Identity w/ Steve, John, and Brian*explicit language* On this special episode, we have Steve Sharp, John Nwosu, and 2019 National School Counselor of the year Brian Coleman stopped by to discuss racial equity &identity. We also discussed Mortal Kombat as well as I get a geography lesson on Chicago vs. California from Brian. I have my housekeeping items and my final thought on platform use.2020-08-281h 30Counselor’s Connection with Fabion VicksGuess Who’s BackWe are back for Season 2 and we are talking thoughts on COVID-19 and state of schools reopening, how to virtually be a school counselor, my housekeeping and my final thoughts on my summer.2020-08-0133 minCounselor’s Connection with Fabion VicksSteve Sharp/Caroline PerrySteve and Caroline dropping on my podcast to talk about watchmen and how it relates to present events. Also my housekeeping, and my final thought on the last two weeks.2020-06-121h 21Counselor’s Connection with Fabion VicksEOY/Adrianne RobertsonTalking about EOY ITEMS, ADRIANNE Robertson hops on, my housekeeping, and my final thought on the world today.2020-06-0338 minCounselor’s Connection with Fabion VicksMaster Schedule/Laura RossOn this episode, we are discussing that tradition unlike any other, the master schedule. We also have the national school counselor of the year Laura Ross. Of course my housekeeping items, and my final thought on what next for schools.2020-05-1347 minCounselor’s Connection with Fabion VicksYovi/Fort Valley Boys/My Why*slight explicit language* WE have my wife, Yolande on to talk about Covid 19 and her experiences with counselors, My sports segment with the Fort Valley Boys. Housekeeping, and my final thought on my why.2020-05-051h 43Counselor’s Connection with Fabion VicksQB Tiers/Know how to be the bestSpecial sports episode with Damon Randall, Michael Atwater, and Horatio also my final thought on the best2020-04-271h 15Counselor’s Connection with Fabion VicksBarbara Truluck/Last Dance Discussion*slight explicit language* We have Barbara Truluck, GA school counselor of the year on to talk about this year. Also, a sports segment on “The Last Dance” which aired on ESPN. We have Damon Randall and Michael Atwater on to discuss. My housekeeping items and my final thought on the last dance.2020-04-2153 minCounselor’s Connection with Fabion VicksQuarantine Edition/Carletta Hurt & 2 School CounselorsWe have Carletta Hurt, Carrie Frederick and India Strother on to talk about Covid-19 and non-school counseling tasks. My housekeeping items, and my final thought on virtual collaboration.2020-04-111h 00Counselor’s Connection with Fabion VicksAssigned vs. Defined Roles w/ Ange Bee & Erin BundridgeOn this episode, we will be discussing assigned vs. defined roles for school counselors with Ange Bee and Erin Bundridge. We will have housekeeping items, and we will have my final thought on...2020-03-0742 minCounselor’s Connection with Fabion VicksDiversity w/Bobby GuehOn this episode, we are discussing diversity. Also, we are chopping it up with Bobby Gueh, 2018 GASCOY Finalist discussing diversity with school counselors. Of Course, My housekeeping items, and my final thought on Cleaning up.2020-02-2245 minCounselor’s Connection with Fabion VicksNew Counselor, Who Dis?We giving tips to new counselors entering the building mid year, my housekeeping of course, and my final thought on changing/finding my way.2020-02-1520 minCounselor’s Connection with Fabion VicksGA PBIS Conference/Steve Sharp/Dericca Gail/Opening DoorsThis episode is Live from the Georgia PBIS Conference. We have Steve Sharp of Pennsylvania discussing various topics, Dericca Gail from Bibb County, my housekeeping , and my final thought on opening doors.
*Stephen Sharp is co-author of Amazon Best-Selling Book and 2019 Hot New Release - 50+ Tech Tools for School Counselors. Steve is a school counselor and Apple Certified Educator. He has worked to provide students with the knowledge and skills to be healthy and successful in the 21st century. Stephen previously worked in his school district as a technology leader, and been served on the governing boards of both his lo...2019-12-071h 22Counselor’s Connection with Fabion VicksGSCA Conference/Maria Grovner/My BatteryThis episode of the podcast, we are recording from the GSCA Conference in Augusta, Georgia. We will have Maria Grovner on for a few minutes, and my final thought on my battery.2019-11-1625 minCounselor’s Connection with Fabion VicksIf It Ain't Broke, You Still Fix It/Diana VirgilThis episode we have Diana Virgil from Quitman County BOE on to discuss just about anything about counseling, my housekeeping items, and my final thought on Fixing something that isn't broken.2019-11-031h 17Counselor’s Connection with Fabion VicksManage/Assess, Afrika Hamilton, Unexpected ExpectationsOn this episode of the podcast, we will be discussing the manage and assess portions of the 4th edition of the ASCA Model. Afrika Hamilton dropsby for a few minutes, Of Course housekeeping, and my final thought on Unexpected Expectations. 2019-10-2038 minCounselor’s Connection with Fabion VicksComprehensive Programming/Jim Deeken & Pomona Unified/Unexpected PraiseToday we will be discussing comprehensive programs. We also will have Jim Deeken from Texas with us. We will also Have Jasmine Arellano, Julia Moraga, Veronica Castellanos, and Nayely Hernandez from Pomona Unified in California along for the ride. Also housekeeping and my final thought on Unexpected Praise.2019-10-051h 12Counselor’s Connection with Fabion VicksAm I Ready?/Earl ArmstrongWe are going to discuss how to become more ready in the counseling field at a young age in your career. We are also going to take a few minutes with Earl Armstrong, Counselor at Rutland Middle School. Also our housekeeping items and my final thought on Professional Development.2019-09-2142 minCounselor’s Connection with Fabion VicksPBIS/Desia SelbyWe are discussing basics in PBIS. We have Bibb SCOY Desia Selby, housekeeping and my final thought on Buy-In.2019-09-1430 minCounselor’s Connection with Fabion VicksData and Counselors/Chloë and LailaWe will be discussing collecting data and tools to use. We will also be interviewing two middle schoolers....who live me. And my final thoughts on hats.2019-09-0732 minCounselor’s Connection with Fabion Vicks1 Month Down/Reggie WilliamsToday we are discussing the first 30 days of school and how to proceed. Reggie Williams, a principal from Detroit joins the podcast. And my final thought on love and marriage.2019-08-3135 minCounselor’s Connection with Fabion VicksStop! Evaluation Time!We are discussing the COUNSELOR Keys evaluation tools and how to get the highest score on each standard.2019-08-2439 minCounselor’s Connection with Fabion VicksAdvocate/CollaborateWe are discussing advocating and collaborating in your comprehensive school counseling program. Also my final thought on student mental health.2019-08-1739 minCounselor’s Connection with Fabion VicksPD For MeI am discussing PD for counselors and how to get it. Also, my final thought on self care.2019-08-1127 minCounselor’s Connection with Fabion VicksNEw Year New Me?I am discussing the new year for new people and how to help them adjust as well as my final thought on RaiderFest.2019-08-0322 min